PhD Student in Aftertreatment Filters for Hydrogen-Fueled Combustion Engines

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Chemical Engineering

Introduction

Are you passionate about sustainable transport technologies and eager to explore the frontiers of emission control in next-generation engines? We are now recruiting a full-time PhD student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology to work on the development and testing of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) tailored for hydrogen combustion engines.

The Role

This PhD project focuses on understanding and addressing the unique emission challenges of hydrogen combustion engines (H2-ICE), with a particular focus on particulate formation and filtration. You will work on the development and evaluation of advanced diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and new particle measurement methods tailored to H2-ICE conditions. The work will combine experimental testing, both in laboratory and engine environments, with advanced material and emission analysis. The position is based at KTH and carried out in close collaboration with Scania, including hands-on testing at their facilities.

Job Responsibilities

You will plan and carry out experimental work related to particle emissions and filtration in hydrogen combustion engines, including lab and engine testing. The work involves developing and applying advanced measurement methods, analysing filter performance, and contributing to scientific publications. Collaboration with Scania’s research team and participation in joint testing activities are an integral part of the project. As a doctoral student at KTH, you will also complete relevant coursework and participate actively in the academic research community.

Your Profile

We are looking for a motivated candidate who enjoys both experimental and theoretical work, and who is driven by curiosity and scientific discovery.

Supervision: Henrik Kusar is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
• Guidance on relocating and settling in at KTH and in Sweden
• We offer a full-time, salaried PhD position based at KTH, with active collaboration and experimental work at Scania. You will be part of a dynamic research environment focused on addressing real-world challenges in sustainable transport, supported by expertise in both academia and industry.

Admission requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge
• M.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar
• Strong interest in combustion engines, emissions, and environmental technology
• Hands-on experience with laboratory work or experimental setups
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written), since it is required in the daily work

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyze and work with complex issues.
• work independently and in interdisciplinary teams

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. 

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

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Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

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To apply for the position

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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